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Young People CAN write great songs!

B. Johnson | Seattle, WA | 05/18/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Just when I thought there was no hope for the younger generation writing any pop tunes that are musicially worthwhile, here comes EVERYBODY ELSE.

Thank GOD. These guys are great. There's hope!



First up, let me say that I'm an older music dude. I've been around through enough decades of music to see the good and the bad. I do remember a time, where listening to the radio made you feel GOOD. Not depressed.



This is music that makes you feel good! I think that's important. Is it deep, life-changing music, filled with helpful hints of how we can all have peace? No.



Is it heavy, brooding, angry music, pissed-off at the MAN? No.



Do we really need another cookie-cutter Alt-Rock band that write songs that pretty much all sound the same? No.



Are Everybody Else the PERFECT music group, who are brilliant and musical geniuses? No. BUT, at least they are writing catchy, classic music that you can REMEMBER, when you're walking around, or in the shower. That's something. (Tried to sing a 50-Cent ditty in the shower, lately?)



I'd say that EE has done their music history homework, and have actually heard of The Raspberries, The Beatles, and a myriad of great pop bands that most 23-year olds have never heard of.



Are EE retro? Definitely.

Is their music enjoyable? Definitely.



You can use all the put-downs you want: "Teddy Bear-music", "Teeny-Bopper Music", "Lightweight", etc. Truth is, that I'd rather play this than a million Eminem, Nickelback, or Black Eyed Peas' CDs.



Music is subjective. What one person loves, another is bound to hate.



BUT, if you enjoy classic, well-written pop tunes - the kind you heard so long ago, and loved --- you will really enjoy "Everybody Else".



Trust me."

Upbeat

M. Mackey | pittsburgh Pa | 04/29/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"its kinda happy punk. Its a very upbeat, happy, put you in a good mood cd. Absolutely love them and i heard them while they were touring with hanson. that should say something."